Job Description: AWS DevOps Developer
Location: Reston, VA
Rate: W2
We need a Experience to GitOps tools and practices to support applications by enabling secure, reliable, and scalable software delivery in a highly regulated financial environment. This role focuses on CI/CD engineering, cloud infrastructure automation, and production reliability, with an emphasis on standardization, security, compliance and software engineer skill.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using enterprise tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Terraform Enterprise)
Troubleshoot pipeline failures and continuously optimize performance, reliability, and execution efficiency
Develop and standardize reusable CI/CD templates and promote best practices across teams
Support migration from legacy CI/CD tools to modern platforms and GitOps-based workflows
Provision and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Ensure consistency, stability, and scalability across development, test, and production environments
Support AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms and containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes)
Plan and execute application deployments with minimal downtime and risk
Monitor systems and pipelines, investigate incidents, and perform root cause analysis (RCA)
Integrate security controls and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
Manage secrets, credentials, and access controls in alignment with enterprise security standards
Collaborate with engineering, SRE, and security teams to improve system reliability and delivery processes
Leverage AI/ML-driven tools and automation to improve pipeline efficiency, anomaly detection, incident response, and operational insights
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or related roles
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar)
Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
Experience with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker)
Strong programming skills in at least one language (Python or Java preferred) with a developer mindset, including the ability to write, debug, and optimize code for automation and platform engineering
Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation
Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch)
Strong understanding of system reliability, deployment processes, and troubleshooting
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, or similar orchestration platforms)
Experience in financial services or other regulated environments
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC2, NIST, etc.)
Knowledge of modern deployment strategies (blue/green, canary)
Experience with DevSecOps practices and security tools
Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery models
Experience to GitOps tools and practices
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